How to Watch the 2026 WNBA Finals on DIRECTV: Schedule, Channels and Streaming
The 2026 WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries are tied 2-2 after the Valkyries beat the Dream 67-62 in Game 4 on Saturday, October 24, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Golden State won Game 1, 68-64, Atlanta won Game 2, 79-65, and the Dream won Game 3, 97-71, on October 21 behind 21 points and 12 rebounds from Angel Reese. In Game 4, Gabby Williams scored a team-high 17 points, Golden State led by as many as 16, and Kiah Stokes blocked four shots to set a WNBA Finals series record with 14. Game 5 is Monday, October 26, at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network, DIRECTV channel 242, simulcast on CNBC, at Chase Center in San Francisco, and Game 6 is Thursday, October 29, at 8 p.m. ET in Atlanta on the same channels. See our Dream vs. Valkyries guide for more.
2026 WNBA Finals schedule, results and DIRECTV channels
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | TV | DIRECTV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sat., Oct. 17 | Final | Valkyries 68, Dream 64 | — |
| Game 2 | Mon., Oct. 19 | Final | Dream 79, Valkyries 65 | — |
| Game 3 | Wed., Oct. 21 | Final | Dream 97, Valkyries 71 | — |
| Game 4 | Sat., Oct. 24 | Final | Valkyries 67, Dream 62 | — |
| Game 5 | Mon., Oct. 26 | 8 p.m. | USA Network, CNBC, Peacock (Chase Center) | 242 (USA) |
| Game 6 | Thu., Oct. 29 | 8 p.m. | USA Network, CNBC, Peacock (Atlanta, venue TBD) | 242 (USA) |
| Game 7* | Sat., Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. | USA Network, CNBC, Peacock (Chase Center) | 242 (USA) |
*If necessary. With the series tied 2-2, Games 5 and 6 will be played. Schedule and venues per WNBA.com and the USA Sports Oct. 15 release, checked October 24, 2026, after Game 4. The Finals use a 2-2-1-1-1 format, so No. 2 seed Golden State hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
How the Dream and Valkyries got here
- Atlanta Dream (No. 4 seed): beat Washington 2-0 in the first round and swept the New York Liberty 3-0 in the semifinals. See our Liberty vs. Dream semifinal guide.
- Golden State Valkyries (No. 2 seed): beat Dallas 2-1 in the first round and swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 3-0 in the semifinals. See our Aces vs. Valkyries semifinal guide.
Game 2 was the Dream's first Finals win in franchise history, and Game 4 evened the series for the Valkyries, who are in only their second season. Either team would be a first-time champion.
How to watch on DIRECTV
NBC games (Games 1 and 4)
NBC is your local NBC station, and DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages where available. The channel number depends on your market; see what channel NBC is in your area. If you removed locals from your package, our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV explains how to get them back.
USA Network games (Games 3 and 5 through 7)
USA Network is channel 242 and is included with ENTERTAINMENT and higher. CNBC simulcasts USA's Finals games. Our USA Network on DIRECTV guide has more.
Peacock
Peacock streams every Finals game, including a simulstream of USA's coverage for Games 2, 3 and 5 through 7. Peacock Premium is $12.99 a month and Premium Plus is $19.99, per Peacock's help center (prices in effect since August 2026, checked October 8, 2026). Peacock is billed separately from DIRECTV.
Questions about NBC or USA Network in your package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Which DIRECTV packages carry the Finals?
| Option | NBC games (1, 4) | USA games (3, 5-7) |
|---|---|---|
| Any DIRECTV package with local channels | Yes, on your NBC station | Only with ENTERTAINMENT or higher |
| ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE, PREMIER | Yes | Yes, channel 242 |
| Peacock (separate subscription) | Yes | Yes |
Full playoff results so far are in our 2026 WNBA playoffs guide. Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What is the score of the 2026 WNBA Finals?
The series is tied 2-2. Golden State won Game 1, 68-64, on October 17, Atlanta won Game 2, 79-65, on October 19, Atlanta won Game 3, 97-71, on October 21, and Golden State won Game 4, 67-62, on October 24.
What channel are the WNBA Finals on DIRECTV?
Games 5 and 6 and a possible Game 7 are on USA Network, DIRECTV channel 242, with a CNBC simulcast.
Can I stream the WNBA Finals?
Yes. Every Finals game streams on Peacock, which is a separate subscription from DIRECTV.
When is WNBA Finals Game 5?
Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET at Chase Center in San Francisco, on USA Network, CNBC and Peacock. Game 6 is Thursday, October 29, at 8 p.m. ET in Atlanta on the same channels.
Where are the Atlanta games being played?
Games 3 and 4 were played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the WNBA announced October 13. The venue for Game 6 on October 29 is TBD.
Need USA Network before Game 5? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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